Engine - Tracing/Correcting High Oil Consumption: Overview
SECTION2
GROUP
22
NO.
805
DATE
July 1996
Measuring oil consumption
850
REFERENCE: TP 2101201, SECTION 2 (20-22, 25-26), B5204, B5234, B5252, B5254 ENGINES; 850 1992-
High oil consumption, fault-tracing and corrective action
It is normal for a car engine to use a certain amount of oil when running. Oil consumption can vary considerably depending on a number of factors:
- Condition of the engine - how well it has been maintained
- Blocked air filter
- Driving conditions - heavy loads or a lot of idling
- Quality and viscosity of oil
- Cylinder volume - larger engines generally use more oil than small ones
- Engine power - a more powerful engine uses more oil than less powerful ones
- Oil level - too high a level (above the max line on the dip stick) results in increased oil consumption.
WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a documented customer complaint of oil consumption is present using claim type: O1
Operation No. Labor description Time allowance
02295-6 Measurement of oil consumption 1.7 hr